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Gael Monfils Confirms Roland Garros Play

Monday, May 25, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's Gael Monfils 2009 French OpenGael Monfils, France
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After placing much concern in the hearts and minds of his fans globally and especially at home in France, Frenchman Gael Monfils confirmed on Sunday that he will indeed compete in the 2009 French Open. Monfils has been suffering from a painful left knee injury.

After his sky high jump out of the stands on Saturday during an exhibition match, I pretty much took his playing as a given.

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Frenchman Josselin Ouanna Advances In French Open

Sunday, May 24, 2009

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Frenchman Josselin Ouanna puts his abs on display at Roland Garros.
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Advancing to the second round of Roland Garros today, Frenchman Josselin Ouanna put his fighting spirit on display.

After winning the first set against Spaniard Marcel Granollers 7-5, Granollers took the next two sets 6-2 and 6-3. Ouanna fought back through a fourth set tiebreak 77-62 to finally take the fifth set and the match 6-1.

Way to go Ouanna!


Black Tennis Pro's Josselin Ouanna 2009 French Open

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Tsonga And Monfils Participate In Benny Berthet Day Activities

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 2009 Benny Berthet DayJo-Wilfried Tsonga plays exhibition match against fellow Frenchman Guillaume Rufin
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Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils participated in the traditional Benny Berthet Day which included charity exhibition matches and an auction. The entire ground was opened to the public who also had access to all courts, as well as the corporate boxes on court Phillip Chartrier.

Various exhibition matches were played throughout the day on Philippe Chatrier, Suzanne Lenglen and No. 1 courts with the proceeds going to five charities which are partners of the event.

Despite the overcast weather, there was a good turnout with fans enjoying some spectacular tennis, including appearances from local favorites and others.

Black Tennis Pro's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Guillaume Rufin Benny Berthet Day Exhibition MatchBlack Tennis Pro's Gael Monfils 2009 Benny Berthet DayBlack Tennis Pro's Gael Monfils Benny Berthet DayBlack Tennis Pro's Gael Monfils Signing Authographs Benny Berthet DayGael Monfils delights the crowd with his athleticism and causes a bit of a stir as he signs autographs for fans.


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PHOTOS: James Blake Back On The Grind In Preparation For French Open

Black Tennis Pro's James Blake 2009 Roland GarrosAmerican James Blake, still bearded and smiling, hits the courts of Roland Garros as he trains in preparation for the French Open.
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Black Tennis Pro's James Blake 2009 Roland GarrosBlack Tennis Pro's James Blake 2009 Roland Garros

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PHOTOS: Serena Does Paris Press - Monfils Still Practicing, Just In Case

Friday, May 22, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's Serena Williams 2009 Roland Garros Press ConferenceAmerican Serena Williams talks to Paris press on Friday
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Black Tennis Pro's Gael Monfils and Roger Rasheed PracticeFrenchman Gael Monfils and his coach Roger Rasheed on the practice courts - Monfils continuing in the draw still in doubt.


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Luck Of The Draw: Venus And Serena On Opposite Sides In Paris

Black Tennis Pro's 2009 French Open Draw(Photo by ©FFT)


For a recent change of pace, American super sisters Venus and Serena Williams are in separate halves of the draw at the 2009 French Open with No. 3 seed Venus on a path to meet Russian Dinara Safina in the semi-finals.

Younger sister Serena, the tournament's No. 2 seed, has the more clay-specialist half of the draw, with the likes of 14th seed Flavia Pennetta due to face her in the Round of 16 and 7th seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in the quarters.

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